A number of Arsenal fans inside texted BBC Football, with one supporter reporting that they felt "intimidated by the disgusting, tense atmosphere", another that they were "ashamed of Arsenal for not seeing the warning signs" and a third describing it as "the worst feeling at football in 40 years of watching".

Outspoken Arsenal fan Morgan claimed that Wilshere should in fact be starting ahead of Wales global Aaron Ramsey in the Gunners team. Because I can't see the police taking any risk. "We've faced sides in the Bundesliga who are on a similar level and we've got positive results against them, so I can sleep easily".

When the match finally got underway, Arsenal found itself trailing early following Jhon Cordoba's stunning 40-yard strike in the ninth minute.

And they could find themselves having their memberships taken away if they are found to have sold the tickets.

Cologne manager Peter Stoger refused to comment on the crowd issues at the Emirates, saying "my job is to talk about football not fans".

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